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Grand Forks
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Continental Resources halted drilling in the Bakken for the first time in over 30 years due to low oil prices + squeezed margins. Founder Harold Hamm said the company may resume operations when market conditions improve. Valley News Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ I-29 from Grand Forks to the Canadian border is closed due to winter weather conditions. The advisory affects counties (Cavalier, Pembina, Walsh) and officials advise motorists to check updates before traveling. Valley News Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Twin gold medalists Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando of Grand Forks were selected to join the presidential delegation at the Olympics Opening Ceremonies, as shared by Senator John Hoeven on Saturday—both have earned Olympic gold and world championships. Valley News Live
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Ernest Hemingway
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